Jed vs Merlin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jed

Boy #1,993 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #2,083 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress"

Origin: Brittonic/Welsh

Welsh English French Medieval

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Jed Rank #1,993

Merlin Rank #2,083

Jed is more popular, ranked #1993 vs #2083 for Merlin.

Is Jed or Merlin more popular?

Jed is more popular, ranked #1993 compared to Merlin at #2083 in the United States.

What do Jed and Merlin mean?

Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin).

Are Jed and Merlin boy or girl names?

Jed is primarily a boy name. Merlin is primarily a boy name.